When leaders demand loyalty instead of accountability, artists remind us that power should always be questioned. Democracy needs a sense of humor.

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I’m SO proud to call USAF member Jason Watson a friend of mine. He was arrested yesterday for protesting in his uniform against the administration. Bravo sir. #Impeach #Convict #Remove.

-From Quarks to Quasars 1/ Fired government scientists just launched a new site to keep climate data public.The site is called Climate.us & it was created by former staffers behind Climate.gov, the NOAA-run website long used by many for trusted climate information."

I would read letters like Emily’s every night in the White House. They were powerful reminders of why the work we did mattered, and who we were fighting for.

Progressive “Sewer Socialism” Gains Attention Nationwide Local governance model emphasizes practical public service reforms. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

US 250th anniversary events spark boycott Several Democratic-led states skip federal celebration. www.reuters.com/world/us/gre...

Harwood Hasn't Worked For CNN Since 2022. Trump Chic Said this On June 20th 2026 On Fox Noise. Harwood Commented on The CNN Piece, By Fact Checking Lara Chump.......

While Trump Smears Shit, All Over Our Democracy.......

Gaza war becomes key moral issue in progressive campaigns. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

This is the result of today's workout.

I am reading a book 📖 with a glass of lemonade 🥤

It is beyond unacceptable that underinvestment and political neglect at the federal and local levels have left almost 40,000 Puerto Ricans in the archipelago without access to clean, potable water. And it is expected that at least 27,000 will have to wait until Friday to regain water access.

Marilou & I are still on a high from The Presidential Center Opening! A non-stop party with inspirational speeches from Barack & Michelle, followed by a FANtastic 🎶 concert (check out the artists below)! By the time Stevie Wonder performed "Higher Ground" the crowd nearly passed out from sheer joy!🥰

Workers push for stronger federal protections and collective bargaining rights. www.reddit.com/r/u_minimark...

I’m for the war ending. But this deal - which boils down to the U.S. paying Iran billions to open the Strait - is final proof of how predictably disastrous this war was.

In Atlanta during the FIFA World Cup match between Spain and Cape Verde, a heartwarming moment unfolded when a Spain fan noticed a Cape Verde supporter and gestured asking if he wanted to swap jerseys. The Cape Verde fan enthusiastically agreed, and the two exchanged shirts before sharing a long hug

Concerns grow over unchecked algorithmic surveillance expansion. www.reuters.com/business/

Trump promised to Make America Affordable Again. Instead he slashed billions from "blue state” DOE energy projects, including three in Rhode Island. I pressed Secretary Wright in the Science, Space & Technology Committee to stop playing politics and restart the projects.

RIP Mark Rothko. You would have loved how the hydrogen peroxide bleach is only turning the Reflecting Pool blue around the perimeter

Congress never voted to authorize Trump’s war. The result was strategic disaster. Now, he’s handing Iran costly, dangerous concessions to escape this mess. The President must submit the final deal with Iran to Congress for approval. Americans can’t afford another failure.

TimberLab in Oregon is doing the most y’all. Jobs. New tech. Beautiful spaces.

Public trust in federal institutions continues to face serious long-term erosion. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

I just prepared the food: cake, bread, cheese, lettuce, avocado, and salmon. Very fresh and delicious! 😋

Economic inequality continues to shape political outcomes more than ever. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

As DHS continues to strip unaccompanied minors of their safety and immigrants of legal protections, they are deploying ICE agents to raid and intimidate legal service providers and organizations.

Six months after the horrific shooting at Brown University, the community remains on the long road to healing. In Congress, I’m honoring the lives lost with a resolution in support of those recovering and in recognition of the extraordinary acts in response to the tragedy.

The expansion of warrantless surveillance under Section 702 shows how far civil liberties are being eroded in the name of “security.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Ten years ago today, 49 lives were stolen from us in a mass shooting at Orlando’s LGBTQ+ Pulse nightclub. I joined Reps. Soto, Castor, Frankel, Frost, Moskowitz and other House colleagues to honor their memories in a moment of silence on the House Floor.

Buttigieg: We didn't know it, but we've all been trusting our lives to the restraint of whoever the president might be. And now we have a president who is completely unrestrained. And so the only answer to that is a functioning Congress. It turns out we do not have a functioning Congress.

Democrats are gaining ground because voters are rejecting chaos, corruption, and extremism. www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...

The Entire Chump Family Mob,And The Entire RepubliKKKan Party, Except Massi, Belong Behind Bars........

NO 👇 LIES DETECTED.......

Economists continue debating whether new tariff proposals will protect workers or increase costs for American households. #Tariffs #Trade #Economy taxfoundation.org/research/all...

As the product of public schools, I proudly stood with CPS students, educators, parents, and human rights organizations to say: Hands off our children, our schools, our cities!

I don’t know about you, but I’m looking high and low for joy these days. Found it here in my district.

A government should be judged by how it treats the most vulnerable—not by how many people it can deport. #HumanRights #Democracy #ImmigrationReform apnews.com/article/trum...

The violent and cruel tactics deployed against immigrant detainees and U.S. citizens at exercising their right to protest at Delaney Hall are unlawful, unconstitutional, and unacceptable.

In 1772, brave Rhode Islanders lit the match that burned down the British Navy’s H.M.S. Gaspee, sparking the American Revolution a year before the Boston Tea Party. For 254 years, Rhode Islanders have stood up to tyranny and led the ongoing fight for freedom! 🔥⚓

Longtime Epstein assistant paints late sex offender as master manipulator and denies knowing about his crimes edition.cnn.com/2026/06/09/p...

Japanese tea gardens in San Francisco always give people a sense of tranquility and peace, strolling through them feels like temporarily escaping the hustle and bustle of the city.

Absolutely 💯 “HE WON'T RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES FOR THE SAME REASON HE DIDN'T RELEASE HIS TAX RETURNS: HE'S GUILTY!”

No better feeling than when someone else’s dog or cat picks you to hang out with, and their owner's always all "awww he likes you" and you play it cool like "he probably just smells my dog" but inside you're just absolutely screaming OF COURSE HE LIKES ME I AM THE CHOSEN ONE AND VERY SPECIAL

America's future depends on investing in clean energy, public education, and affordable healthcare—not culture war distractions. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...